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Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
Did you check with the counter people at Autozone? IIRC,
they keep ordinary bleeder screws behind the counter for a few dollars each. "scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote > Yeah, > this is what I'm thinking. I need to make a run up to > the junk yard > and see if I can locate one. Maybe a few, I doubt I'd > find my > identical car, just similar ones a year or so apart. I > couldn't find > simple bleed screws anywhere, just the fancy ones that > have valves or > something in them so you can bleed them easier. > I've got a one-man brake bleed kit which is quite simple > to use, just > a bottle w/ a tube going to the bleed screw nipple, so I'm > not > interested in these more expensive screw types. > |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
Elle wrote: > Did you check with the counter people at Autozone? IIRC, > they keep ordinary bleeder screws behind the counter for a > few dollars each. > > "scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote > > Yeah, > > this is what I'm thinking. I need to make a run up to > > the junk yard > > and see if I can locate one. Maybe a few, I doubt I'd > > find my > > identical car, just similar ones a year or so apart. I > > couldn't find > > simple bleed screws anywhere, just the fancy ones that > > have valves or > > something in them so you can bleed them easier. > > I've got a one-man brake bleed kit which is quite simple > > to use, just > > a bottle w/ a tube going to the bleed screw nipple, so I'm > > not > > interested in these more expensive screw types. > > sweet, I'll check that out. I've got a MC core to return....that's great! I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. Thanks alot! |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
Elle wrote: > Did you check with the counter people at Autozone? IIRC, > they keep ordinary bleeder screws behind the counter for a > few dollars each. > > "scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote > > Yeah, > > this is what I'm thinking. I need to make a run up to > > the junk yard > > and see if I can locate one. Maybe a few, I doubt I'd > > find my > > identical car, just similar ones a year or so apart. I > > couldn't find > > simple bleed screws anywhere, just the fancy ones that > > have valves or > > something in them so you can bleed them easier. > > I've got a one-man brake bleed kit which is quite simple > > to use, just > > a bottle w/ a tube going to the bleed screw nipple, so I'm > > not > > interested in these more expensive screw types. > > sweet, I'll check that out. I've got a MC core to return....that's great! I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. Thanks alot! |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
Elle wrote: > Did you check with the counter people at Autozone? IIRC, > they keep ordinary bleeder screws behind the counter for a > few dollars each. > > "scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote > > Yeah, > > this is what I'm thinking. I need to make a run up to > > the junk yard > > and see if I can locate one. Maybe a few, I doubt I'd > > find my > > identical car, just similar ones a year or so apart. I > > couldn't find > > simple bleed screws anywhere, just the fancy ones that > > have valves or > > something in them so you can bleed them easier. > > I've got a one-man brake bleed kit which is quite simple > > to use, just > > a bottle w/ a tube going to the bleed screw nipple, so I'm > > not > > interested in these more expensive screw types. > > sweet, I'll check that out. I've got a MC core to return....that's great! I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. Thanks alot! |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
scube wrote: > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its out. -jim ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
scube wrote: > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its out. -jim ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
scube wrote: > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its out. -jim ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
jim wrote: > scube wrote: > > > > > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. > > That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its > out. > > -jim > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- oh sweet, I had a hunch that was the case, for when I opened the other bleed screws there was just a slight drip until I pressed the brake. How long is too long to let brake fluid sit around before you use it in an opened container. We've been told that it collects water, but any clue how long is too long? I'd like to report that after about 6 or so days w/ my new MC the brakes are like new. At first I thought there was a bit too much play in them, but after driving to and from work a few times I don't notice it, and the pedal doesn't sink anymore at hot temperatures. There may be a slight amount or air in there, when I was bleeding the MC I just kept bleeding and bleeding, eventually I'd seee more airbubbles in come through the tubes ... so..? Ah well, thanks so much all for the great advice and tribulations. I am very pleased at the results of several of my adventures w/ my car in the past few months, including CV axles, new front struts, fixed cruise control, and clean MC. It went as smooth as it did with all of your help. Thanks again. |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
jim wrote: > scube wrote: > > > > > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. > > That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its > out. > > -jim > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- oh sweet, I had a hunch that was the case, for when I opened the other bleed screws there was just a slight drip until I pressed the brake. How long is too long to let brake fluid sit around before you use it in an opened container. We've been told that it collects water, but any clue how long is too long? I'd like to report that after about 6 or so days w/ my new MC the brakes are like new. At first I thought there was a bit too much play in them, but after driving to and from work a few times I don't notice it, and the pedal doesn't sink anymore at hot temperatures. There may be a slight amount or air in there, when I was bleeding the MC I just kept bleeding and bleeding, eventually I'd seee more airbubbles in come through the tubes ... so..? Ah well, thanks so much all for the great advice and tribulations. I am very pleased at the results of several of my adventures w/ my car in the past few months, including CV axles, new front struts, fixed cruise control, and clean MC. It went as smooth as it did with all of your help. Thanks again. |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
jim wrote: > scube wrote: > > > > > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. > > That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its > out. > > -jim > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- oh sweet, I had a hunch that was the case, for when I opened the other bleed screws there was just a slight drip until I pressed the brake. How long is too long to let brake fluid sit around before you use it in an opened container. We've been told that it collects water, but any clue how long is too long? I'd like to report that after about 6 or so days w/ my new MC the brakes are like new. At first I thought there was a bit too much play in them, but after driving to and from work a few times I don't notice it, and the pedal doesn't sink anymore at hot temperatures. There may be a slight amount or air in there, when I was bleeding the MC I just kept bleeding and bleeding, eventually I'd seee more airbubbles in come through the tubes ... so..? Ah well, thanks so much all for the great advice and tribulations. I am very pleased at the results of several of my adventures w/ my car in the past few months, including CV axles, new front struts, fixed cruise control, and clean MC. It went as smooth as it did with all of your help. Thanks again. |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
"scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149216631.285634.190430@h76g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > jim wrote: > > scube wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. > > > > That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its > > out. > > > > -jim > > > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- > > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- > > oh sweet, > I had a hunch that was the case, for when I opened the other bleed > screws there was just a slight drip until I pressed the brake. > > How long is too long to let brake fluid sit around before you use it > in an opened container. We've been told that it collects water, but > any clue how long is too long? It depends on the humidity. Around here where the humidity is always around 100% a few minuites is all it takes , but never use brake fluid from a container that has remained open overnight unless you live where the humidity is Zero. -- Kevin Mouton Automotive Technology Instructor "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green > > I'd like to report that after about 6 or so days w/ my new MC the > brakes are like new. At first I thought there was a bit too much play > in them, but after driving to and from work a few times I don't notice > it, and the pedal doesn't sink anymore at hot temperatures. > > There may be a slight amount or air in there, when I was bleeding > the MC I just kept bleeding and bleeding, eventually I'd seee more > airbubbles in come through the tubes ... so..? > > Ah well, thanks so much all for the great advice and tribulations. > I am very pleased at the results of several of my adventures w/ my car > in the past few months, including CV axles, new front struts, fixed > cruise control, and clean MC. It went as smooth as it did with all > of your help. Thanks again. > |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
"scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149216631.285634.190430@h76g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > jim wrote: > > scube wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. > > > > That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its > > out. > > > > -jim > > > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- > > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- > > oh sweet, > I had a hunch that was the case, for when I opened the other bleed > screws there was just a slight drip until I pressed the brake. > > How long is too long to let brake fluid sit around before you use it > in an opened container. We've been told that it collects water, but > any clue how long is too long? It depends on the humidity. Around here where the humidity is always around 100% a few minuites is all it takes , but never use brake fluid from a container that has remained open overnight unless you live where the humidity is Zero. -- Kevin Mouton Automotive Technology Instructor "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green > > I'd like to report that after about 6 or so days w/ my new MC the > brakes are like new. At first I thought there was a bit too much play > in them, but after driving to and from work a few times I don't notice > it, and the pedal doesn't sink anymore at hot temperatures. > > There may be a slight amount or air in there, when I was bleeding > the MC I just kept bleeding and bleeding, eventually I'd seee more > airbubbles in come through the tubes ... so..? > > Ah well, thanks so much all for the great advice and tribulations. > I am very pleased at the results of several of my adventures w/ my car > in the past few months, including CV axles, new front struts, fixed > cruise control, and clean MC. It went as smooth as it did with all > of your help. Thanks again. > |
Re: How much brake fluid would ge good?
"scube" <boxfreedom@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149216631.285634.190430@h76g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > jim wrote: > > scube wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I'm curious how much fluid I'll lose when I pull that old screw out. > > > > That would depend on how many times you press the brake pedal while its > > out. > > > > -jim > > > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- > > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- > > oh sweet, > I had a hunch that was the case, for when I opened the other bleed > screws there was just a slight drip until I pressed the brake. > > How long is too long to let brake fluid sit around before you use it > in an opened container. We've been told that it collects water, but > any clue how long is too long? It depends on the humidity. Around here where the humidity is always around 100% a few minuites is all it takes , but never use brake fluid from a container that has remained open overnight unless you live where the humidity is Zero. -- Kevin Mouton Automotive Technology Instructor "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green > > I'd like to report that after about 6 or so days w/ my new MC the > brakes are like new. At first I thought there was a bit too much play > in them, but after driving to and from work a few times I don't notice > it, and the pedal doesn't sink anymore at hot temperatures. > > There may be a slight amount or air in there, when I was bleeding > the MC I just kept bleeding and bleeding, eventually I'd seee more > airbubbles in come through the tubes ... so..? > > Ah well, thanks so much all for the great advice and tribulations. > I am very pleased at the results of several of my adventures w/ my car > in the past few months, including CV axles, new front struts, fixed > cruise control, and clean MC. It went as smooth as it did with all > of your help. Thanks again. > |
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